Ukrainian owner of Scots space rocket firm linked to online gambling in Russia and ‘I am naughty’ dating site  – The Ferret

Ukrainian Owner of Scots Space Rocket Firm Linked to Online Gambling and Dating Site

Max Polyakov, the Ukrainian owner of Skyrora Limited, a space rocket company, aims to drive a technological revolution through private enterprise.

Polyakov's company has received £2.5m from the UK Space Agency and £3.8m from the European Space Agency, with plans to launch satellites from the Shetland Isles.

However, an investigation has found links between Skyrora and online dating services, including "I Am Naughty", operated through an offshore tax haven.

We've also seen court documents citing Polyakov's alleged links to unlawful online gambling operations in Ukraine and Russia.

Author's summary: Max Polyakov's space rocket firm linked to online gambling and dating sites.

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